SEPTEMBER 9 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Education | Job fairs earn an A for schools looking to reel in more teachers. PG.8 PASCO • H ILL SBOROUG H • PIN ELL AS • P OLK • M A N ATEE • SA R ASOTA • C H A R LOT TE • LEE • COLLIER
SPECIAL REPORT: TEACHER SHORTAGE
Extra Help The teacher shortage in the region is walloping schools, which has a trickle-down impact on the business community. A sense of urgency permeates any potential solution. SEE PAGES 7-11
Anthony Rolle | DEAN, USF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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A f ter 15 ye a r s, t he owners behind the Kahwa coffee brand seek to expand every where from Tampa Bay to Boston, with a new franchise model. PAGE 6
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The million-dollar homes market in Tampa has a dow nwa rd t rend : t he amount of space per square foot in those higher-end sales is shrinking. PAGE 6
Florida’s population surge, especially in urban centers, is leading to a significant shift in how developers and builders approach a variety of mixed-use projects. PAGE 12
Lee County site for luxury apartment project sold for $32.6 million. 14 Water Street Tampa picks up new office tenant. 14
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Outback Stea k house co-founder Bob Basham is growing his restaurant holdings — and partnering with a sibling — in buying 22 Glory Days locations. PAGE 5
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